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General driving notes

Hot exhaust system

High temperatures occur with

every vehicle equipped with a cat-

alytic converter. Heat shields are

installed adjacent to some sections of

the exhaust system. Never remove

these shields; do not apply undercoat-

ing to their surfaces. When driving,

standing at idle and parking the vehicle,

take care to avoid contact between the

hot exhaust system and flammable

materials, e.g. hay, leaves, grass, etc.

Such contact could lead to a fire,

resulting in serious personal injury and

property damage.<

When the vehicle is parked

Condensation forms in the automatic

climate control system during opera-

tion, which then exits under the vehicle.

Traces of condensed water of this kind

are thus normal.

Before driving through a car wash

Fold in the exterior mirrors manually

because they could otherwise be dam-

aged due to the width of the vehicle.

Hydroplaning

When driving on wet or slushy

roads, reduce road speed. If you

do not, a wedge of water can form

between tire and road surface. This

phenomenon is referred to as hydro-

planing, and can lead to partial or com-

plete loss of traction, vehicle control

and braking effectiveness.<

The risk of hydroplaning increases as

the tread depth of the tires decreases,

refer also to Tire tread on page 116.

Driving through water

Do not drive through water on the

road if it is deeper than 1 ft/30 cm,

and then only at walking speed. Other-

wise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical

systems and the transmission may be

damaged.<

Braking safely

Your BMW is equipped with ABS as a

standard feature. If you are in a situa-

tion which requires full braking, it is

best to brake using maximum brake

pressure: panic stop. Since the vehicle

maintains steering responsiveness, you

can avoid possible obstacles with a

minimum of steering effort.

Pulsation at the brake pedal combines

with sounds from the hydraulic circuits

to indicate to the driver that ABS is in

its active mode.

Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving. Otherwise,

even light but consistent pedal pres-

sure can lead to high temperatures,

brake wear and possibly even brake

failure.<

Wet roads:

If the roads are wet or if there is heavy

rain, it is advisable to gently press the

brakes for a brief moment every few

miles/kilometers. Watch traffic condi-

tions to ensure that this maneuver does

not endanger other road users. The

heat generated in this process helps

dry the pads and rotors. Immediate

braking force is then available if neces-

sary.

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